a
ccount
able
Comparative
more accountable
Superlative
most accountable
1
responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them
- As a public official, she is accountable to the citizens for her decisions.
- Employees are accountable for completing their assigned tasks on time.
- The CEO held himself accountable for the company's financial losses.
- Students are accountable for their behavior in the classroom.
- Athletes are held accountable for their actions both on and off the field.